A 35-year -old man was Friday remanded to prison by Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore for possession of marijuana.

It is alleged that on August 3, 2018, at Brickdam Police Station, Damion Evans had in his possession 134.3 grammes of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

The man, who resides at Norton Street, denied the charge. The police prosecutor objected to bail being granted due to the serious nature of the offence.

According to police facts on August 1, 2018, ranks from the CID Brickdam were on patrol around the Leopold Street area when they noticed two motorcycles in front of a house. The occupants of the house were home and they identified one of the motorcycles.

When asked about the other motorcycle, they denied knowledge. As such, both motorcycles were taken to Brickdam Police Station where they were lodged. Sometime after, the defendant went to the station and claimed ownership of the said motorcycle. The defendant opened the motorcycle with a key to show the ranks the documents for the motorcycle.

When the compartment was opened, the rank smelled what was suspected to be cannabis. A search was conducted and a black plastic bag with several ziplock bags containing leaves and stems were found under a black helmet. The defendant was then arrested and charged.

Bail was refused and Evans was remanded to prison. The matter was adjourned to August 17, 2018.